14 episodes

Bite-Sized Broadway: A Mini-Musical Podcast is a brand new musical theatre program brought to you by New York City's IndieWorks Theatre Company! Each episode features a new and exciting "mini-musical" presented as fully-produced radio plays, complete with lush orchestrations, captivating sound effects, and some of the greatest talent that Broadway, Hollywood, TV, and even YouTube have to offer! Each musical is followed by an in-depth discussion with its brilliant creators, introducing audiences to new musicals and new writers without the commitment of having to listen to a whole cast album. New musicals. Anytime. Anywhere.

Bite-Sized Broadway: A Mini-Musical Podcast IndieWorks Theatre Company

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Bite-Sized Broadway: A Mini-Musical Podcast is a brand new musical theatre program brought to you by New York City's IndieWorks Theatre Company! Each episode features a new and exciting "mini-musical" presented as fully-produced radio plays, complete with lush orchestrations, captivating sound effects, and some of the greatest talent that Broadway, Hollywood, TV, and even YouTube have to offer! Each musical is followed by an in-depth discussion with its brilliant creators, introducing audiences to new musicals and new writers without the commitment of having to listen to a whole cast album. New musicals. Anytime. Anywhere.

    Krampus Night

    Krampus Night

    Season 2 Episode 3 - Krampus Night - Book, Music, & Lyrics by Gavin Brock.
    It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Bells are ringing, children are singing, and third-grader, Will Huntingdon, is ready for Christmas! That is, until his troublemaking friend, Darius Smith, is cast as the donkey in the school's nativity play and enlists Will's help to seek revenge on Sallyanne, the teacher's daughter.  Late that night, Will receives a ghostly visit from a Christmas elf,  warning him that unless he and Darius improve their behaviour,  the Krampus will steal them away to the Underworld!

    Starring: Dustin Sardella, Donovan Louis Bazemore, Skylar Matthews, Sierra Rein, and Darius Rose
    Directed by Christopher Michaels
    Orchestrations & Music Direction by Louis Danowsky
    Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
    and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
    Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
    Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

    Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

    Learn more about Gavin Brock by visiting www.gavinbrock.co.uk
    Order a copy of Alabaster Snowball and the Naughty List here!


    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 1 hr
    Double Double

    Double Double

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Double Double - Book by Seth Christenfeld, Music by Eric Grunin, and Lyrics by Seth Christenfeld & A.J. Freeman.
    Halloween, 1971. Two 13-year-old girlfriends and one 11-year-old little brother meet in Claremont Park in the Bronx to summon a demon. To their surprise, one actually shows up and asks each what they desire, fulfilling each child’s wish – quite literally – in exchange for their soul! But Carla’s request leaves no room for ambiguity: She wants her brother to come home fully in tact from Vietnam. Experience the horror, humor, and heart of "Double Double".

    Starring: Richard Kind, Maya Lagerstam, Marissa Rosen, Daniel Barrett, and Christopher Michaels.
    Directed by Rachel Klein,
    Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
    Orchestrations by Katie Coleman,
    Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
    and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
    Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
    Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

    Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

    Learn more about the writers by visiting their websites:
    Seth Christenfeld
    A.J. Freeman
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Hijinx & Sue: A Mini-Musical

    Hijinx & Sue: A Mini-Musical

    Season 2 Episode 1 - Hijinx & Sue: A Mini-Musical - Book by Jessi Pitts, Music by Daniel J.F. Wolfert, and Lyrics by Jessi Pitts and Daniel J.F. Wolfert.
    Though Hijinx—the bright-eyed A.I. of a spaceship—would much rather be on an adventure with her world-weary captain Sue, it’s inspection day, and between their outdated systems and an inspector with an (im)personal vendetta, this adventure might just be their last. Accompanied by a synth-laced, pop-electronica score, Hijinx and Sue will learn a lot about friendship (and a little about buttholes too).

    Starring: Nora Schell, Fin Gagnon, and Melanie La Barrie.
    with Direction by Mika Kauffman,
    Music Direction by Saul Nache,
    Orchestrations by Adam J. Rineer,
    Sound Design by Sean Hagerty
    and Post Production by Mike Lunoe.
    Casting by Gregory Jafari Van Acker of the Casting Collaborative.
    Recorded live and in person at Threshold Studios in New York City.

    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producer: Christopher Michaels. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr.

    Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway

    Learn more about the writers at their websites:
    Jessi Pitts
    Daniel J.F. Wolfert
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 58 min
    RansomWHERE?

    RansomWHERE?

    Season 1 Episode 9 - RansomWHERE? - Book by Eric Grunin, Music by Jonathon Lynch, and Lyrics by Gil Varod.
    When a virus from a pop-up ad holds Grandma's computer and files for ransom, she calls her grandson Thomas to help her figure things out. After all, computers like him more than they like her! But Thomas must be quick to find the origins of the virus and unfreeze Grandma's computer before time is up or she'll lose her many precious memories stored on the hard drive. This charming and sweet new musical is played out in real-time and shows us that the joy of our memories is in the making.

    Starring: Sierra Rein, Michael Perrie Jr., J. Elaine Marcos, and Cassidy Rose Layton.

    with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
    Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
    Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,
    and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
    Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.
    General Management: Jeremy Terry
    Press Representative: Off Off PR
    IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone


    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 57 min
    Sheila the Tiny Turtle

    Sheila the Tiny Turtle

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Sheila the Tiny Turtle - Book and Lyrics by Caitlyn Burt, Music by Amir Shoenfeld.

    In the Australian desert, a family of turtles works hard to find food for their sick mother. Sheila, the cleverest - yet smallest - turtle of the family, is mocked by her brothers for not being able to contribute due to her size. When Sheila hears about a cure located dangerously far across the desert, she determines to bring the seeds back to save her mum. While crossing the sand, Sheila encounters a kangaroo, followed by a dingo, where she is forced to use her brain instead of her size to overcome the obstacles and make her mum well.


    Starring: Karli Dinardo, Lauren Elder, James Stafford, Robert Manion, Heather Makalani, and Michael Perrie Jr.


    with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
    Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
    Orchestrations by Ben Plotnick and Kaitlyn Raitz of Oliver the Crow.
    Sound Design and Additional Orchestrations by Andrew Fox,
    and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
    Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.
    Fiddle, Guitar, and Mandolin performed by Ben Plotnick,
    and Cello by Kaitlyn Raitz.


    General Management: Jeremy Terry
    Press Representative: Off Off PR
    IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone


    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 


    Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 


    For more info on Caitlyn Burt head to caitlynburt.com, and for info on Amir Shoenfeld, visit his website at amirshoenfeld.com.
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 50 min
    MTA: the Musical

    MTA: the Musical

    Season 1 Episode 7 - MTA: the Musical - Book, Music, and Lyrics by Peter Saxe, with additional book by Christopher Michaels
    On a sweltering summer morning on a crowded subway platform, three strangers, each very different from the others, wait for a train that is running on major delay after major delay. The longer they wait, the hotter they get. The hotter they get, the more irritated they become. In a funny and at times touching mini-musical, we go on a rollercoaster ride as these strangers go from frustration to sexual frustration, learning that sometimes you've gotta take the opportunities that come to you, no matter how awkward and irritating they might be.


    Starring: Gabrielle Ruiz, T.J. Newton, Brandon J. Ellis, and Yvette Monique Clark
    with Direction by Christopher Michaels,
    Music Direction by Jonathon Lynch,
    Orchestrations and Sound Design by Andrew Fox,
    and Mixing and Mastering by Jay Rosen.
    Assistant Audio Engineering by Evan Feist.
    Electric and Acoustic guitar by Lily Arakelyan,
    Electric Bass by James Michael Randorff,
    and Saxophone by Robbie Wingfield.
    General Management: Jeremy Terry
    Press Representative: Off Off PR
    IndieWorks Social Media Manager: Emily Cottone


    Bite-Sized Broadway is an IndieWorks Theatre and Judith Manocherian Production created by Jonathon Lynch. Executive Producers: Christopher Michaels and Jeremy Terry. Produced by Jonathon Lynch, Andrew Fox, and Judith Manocherian. Bite-Sized Broadway Theme Song written and performed by Michael Perrie, Jr. 
    Support us on Patreon for exclusive perks and extended content! Head to www.patreon.com/bitesizedbroadway 
    This episode is sponsored by the “What Are Friends For” podcast, hosted by Gabrielle Ruiz and Pallavi Sastry. Find them wherever you listen to podcasts, and check out their Patreon for video content, live shows, and more! www.patreon.com/waffpodcast
    For more information on Peter Saxe and his projects and work, visit his website at petersaxemusic.com!
    For info on Christopher Michael’s work as a writer, director, and more, head to christophermichaels.nyc.
    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.



    For more information on this and other IndieWorks programming, please visit www.indieworkstheatre.com. Like and follow us on social media, @IndieWorksCo.

    • 41 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
46 Ratings

46 Ratings

Meryl T. ,

MTA was outstanding!

Huge Peter Saxe fan here. So happy to hear the fabulous MTA: The Musical!

ChrisAH32286 ,

Fantastic for any musical theatre lover...

This is an amazing podcast for any true theatre lover. “MTA: The Musical” especially resonated with me as a former New Yorker who has lived that particular experience numerous times. The talent is truly top-notch.
Looking forward to listening in on more episodes :)

the_lep ,

Music To My Ears!

Highly recommend! If you love musical theatre, you must listen! One episode in and I love this! So much more than I expected! I love hearing new, original works, and am amazed by the different artists abilities to come together and create this! Love the talk-backs afterwards, so interesting to hear about the people who made the musical, their background, and their processes.

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